Doreen Frances

Two new books to add to my reading list!

This sounds fun! Too bad I'm in Boston!

Lil Ms. cross wearer knows better than the Pope? She who graduated from a Catholic college? Not a good look for @saintanselm.bsky.social

I used to feel guilty that I never took my kids to Disney. Not anymore!

They are a disgrace.

So much for the "free speech" values they say Charlie espoused. 😖

This is what my friends think happens after you finish your manuscript...

Padilla: "What if I was outside a Home Depot, because I like to do some work around the house, not dressed in a suit. Would I be a target of ICE enforcement under Tom Homan? Probably. And it is just wrong."

When Cruelty Becomes Our National Character "Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire

What happens when cruelty becomes central to our national character? open.substack.com/pub/greattra...

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The MAGA will be chanting "Hang JD" soon enough,

Slower than I hope but then I always set my expectations too high!

What am I reading? Substacks I subscribe to - Here's one: @lisacooperellison.bsky.social Writing Your Resilience and @ronitplank.bsky.social "Let's Talk Memoir" I finished reading the memoir " I Must Have Wandered" by MaryEllen Gambutti. What am I going to read next? Not Sure!

YouTube video by burnok Donald Trump's House of Wings

How about a Trump's House of Taco's ? #taco #tacodon
youtu.be/yOUp_LTRzRU?...

Rocky III The Final Countdown

Part three of my "Donut Shop Diaries" is a true story about boundaries, kindness, and the bittersweet way someone can touch your heart, even when things go sideways.
open.substack.com/pub/doreenfr...

Has anyone had a sensitivity read or consultation done on their nonfiction work (like a memoir)? Why did you choose to do that, and what was the experience like? #nonfiction #sensitivityread Who did you work with? #indieauthorchat

Your article and recent interview on Politicology about this topic has given me much hope. I felt the same way when I heard about the Conclave's choice and the message that sent. I'm glad to see that affirmed here in your piece.

VAN HOLLEN: Like the McCarthy era witchhunts of the 1950s, your campaign of fear & repression is eating away at foundational values of our democracy. I have to say directly & personally that I regret voting for you for sec for state

RUBIO: Your regret for voting for me confirms I'm doing a good job

The cutest..

"Be useful. Blaze a trail. Shine forth with the light of your faith and your love. With your apostolic life wipe out the slimy and filthy mark left by the sowers of hatred. And light up all the way of the earth with the fire of Christ that you carry within your heart." #SaintJosemariaEscriva

If I were to join a biker "gang," this would be my choice. #librarysky #readtolive

When will he release his next book about it?

Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN More than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, with the outlook ‘bleak’ due to funding cuts for aid efforts.

More than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, with the outlook ‘bleak’ due to funding cuts for aid efforts.

Picture of scrap of notebook paper which says in script: What it's been like working on my website copy: Write, rewrite, write, rewrite, edit, edit some more, think it's good, come back, think it stinks, start over, write, rewrite, condense, edit, fix grammar... think it's great, re-read, think it stinks, write, re-write, edit, edit some more, think having a website is stupid, think everyone will hate me, "Who do you think you are having a website?" Tell negative voice to shut up, keep writing, rewrite, edit...

I've been at this for almost a year. Will I ever think it's good enough? #writerslife #editing #rewriting

I just learned about her "switch" and am shocked. What a horrible person.

I just discovered her switch to MAGA!

I'm tired of this magical thinking.

She has said little about all the recent ICE raids in MA. Sad.

My thoughts exactly. Her silence on these raids and their impact is deafening. Even if she can't do anything about them, she should speak up.